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Are you looking for a simple way to set up and run your own writing business? The Business of Writing identifies the basics you need in place, while freeing you to spend the maximum possible time writing.
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The Business of Writing identifies the basics you need in place, while freeing you to spend the maximum possible time writing.
Part 3 covers: project planning and management; time management, problem solving and a variety of tools and techniques for improving productivity.
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Thinking of publishing your books independently? Confused and dismayed by the options open to you? The Business of Writing Part 4 Independent Publishing walks you through the questions you need to ask and helps you find the answers.
Are you looking for a simple way to set up and run your own writing business? The Business of Writing identifies the basics you need in place, while freeing you to spend the maximum possible time writing.
Read for free if you are a member of Kindle Unlimited
Are you looking for a simple way to set up and run your own writing business? The Business of Writing identifies the basics you need in place, while freeing you to spend the maximum possible time writing.
Read for free if you are a member of Kindle Unlimited.
I’m a scientist by education and training; I actually like maths, project planning and system management. However, most writers I meet are the complete opposite. They are horrified at the thought of having to stop creating in order to do the paperwork, the administration, the ‘boring’ bits of running a business.
The Business of Writing identifies the basics you need in place while freeing you to spend the maximum possible time writing.
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Mr. Stephen F. Male –
Highly Recommended.
An easily digested introduction for the aspiring author to the vital business matters.
In this volume how to go about improving your effectiveness as an author in business. All the main issues are covered in a style that is instantly accessible and it provides clear guidance about what to do to improve your business effectiveness
As with the rest of this series, this first volume is well written, clear and concise, an excellent investment for any author who seeks to capitalise on their talent.
Reader –
A helpful resource for all writers.
Any resource for writers that includes a section entitled ‘Being Kind to Yourself’ has to be read. I will be re-reading that part of this book often- just to remind myself that it’s alright not to work 16 hours a day, seven days a week!
Addressing the art of writing as a project to be managed- but without the heavy pressure that the phrase ‘project management’ brings with it- is an angle I’d never considered before. Tasks completed (especially those we don’t want to do) are considered to be successful milestones reached, rather than millstones around our necks.
With the emphasis on time management and learning to distinguish between what we must do as writers and what we wish we could get done- this is a short, easy to understand, helpful resource for all writers trying to make a living from their craft.
Georgia Rose –
Useful guide that, if actioned, really will improve your effectiveness.
I have always been impressed by the professionalism of Elizabeth Ducie so when I had the chance to be an early reader of her business books I jumped at the chance. I have therefore received a free copy of this book but that has no bearing on the content of my review.
I am as easy distract as a kitten is with a laser, so this part of the series was probably the most useful for me to read. It starts by doing an excellent job of telling you to be kinder to yourself, which is always good to read if not easy to act upon.
Imagining each writing task as a project this book shows you how best to manage that project using various planning methods. It also discusses time management which I can struggle with as having so much to do I can lose focus, panic and end up getting nothing done. You can learn how to differentiate between Musts and Wants as well as Urgency versus Importance. It is this section that I am going to reread and put into action.
This is followed by a problem-solving section which introduces some useful methods of working out a solution, and ends with a Miscellany, for odd bits and pieces, and with a useful section on Scrivener which I’ve never used but am intrigued to find out more about.
As always with Ducie’s business books this is filled with concise, useful information and I’m sure anyone reading this one would definitely find something in it to help improve their effectiveness. Highly recommended.